About Me
My name is Pranav Adya, and I am a student in the Frisco Independent School District. More specifically, I am currently a senior at Centennial High School. I am interested in the field of UI/UX and have been learning more about this topic through a variety of courses and projects. My interest in UI/UX was mainly due to the fact that UI/UX is the meeting point of design and technology and how they can be used together to make user friendly interfaces.
I hope to pursue a career in the field of UI/UX in the future to help contribute to the development of good user experiences on products such as websites and mobile applications.
Experience
June 2024 - Present
Student Intern
Microsoft
With this internship/mentorship, I was able to learn valuable skills to grow both personally and professionally. I learned how to integrate and create my own artificial intelligence chatbot into a web application, which has allowed me to better understand the potential applications of AI in various industries. This experience has also given me the confidence to pursue more advanced projects in the field of computer science and engineering.
October 2023 - June 2024
High School Aerospace Scholars Program
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The High School Aerospace Scholars program at NASA gives students the opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and gain valuable skills and experience in the field of aerospace engineering. This program helps students explore their interests in STEM fields and provides a unique hands-on learning experience.
June 2024 - July 2024
General Engineering Program
University of California, Berkeley
Participated in a 1 week on-site program about the different types of engineering disciplines. During the program, I had the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects and gain knowledge from many guest speakers. This experience broadened my understanding of the diverse career paths available in the field of engineering.
January 2024 - April 2024
American Rocketry Challenge
Rocket Building/Testing
My team and I learned how to design, build, and launch model rockets. With this we gained hands-on experience on solving engineering and aerospace problems.
September 2022 - April 2024
Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Website Design Team
My team and I created a website based on the assigned topic using knowledge of content, graphics, and layout. We carefully curated the content to ensure it was informative and engaging for the website visitors. Additionally, we utilized our graphic design skills to create visually appealing elements that enhanced the overall user experience.
January 2018 - Present
Apex Texas Youth Honor Society
Website Manager
I learned the foundational concepts of a product’s design and development through making a website for them. Through my experience as a website manager, I realized the significance of user interface in enhancing user satisfaction and overall experience.
July 2023 - August 2023
Exploring Engineering Camp
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Multi-week experience exploring 12 engineering fields through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. This experience allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various engineering disciplines and their applications in real-world scenarios.
Skills
JavaScript
Java
HTML
CSS
Awards
Business Professionals of America
National Leadership Conference Alternate
Business Professionals of America
State Leadership Conference Qualifier
Business Professionals of America
National Leadership Conference Alternate
President's Volunteer Service Gold Award (Two of them)
The PVSA is a prestigious award given to volunteers who help the community for 100+ hours every year.
City of Frisco Volunteer Program
Municipal Volunteer Program Award 20+ hours
National Honor Society
I met the national standards for Frisco Centennial High School’s chapter of NHS and was able to be a part of the program.
Spanish Honor Society
High school academic honor society based on language excellence in Spanish.